Globalize Your
Engineering Education
at Penn State
Kimberly Baran
July 10, 2014
[email protected]
www.engr.psu.edu/global
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Global Engineering Education
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Global Engineering Education
Global Opportunities for
Engineering Students
• Opportunities to Travel Abroad
– Study Abroad
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Semester Programs
Summer and Short-Term Programs
Courses with an International Travel Component
Service Learning
– Work/Research Abroad
• On-Campus Opportunities
– Academic and Extra-curricular
Global Engineering Education
Where Do I Start?
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Do you wish to travel?
What type of experience do you want? Study, work/research,
volunteer/service?
When do you want to go abroad? First year through senior year options
available
How long do you want to be abroad? One week, a few weeks, a semester, a
year?
What is your major/intended major or minor?
Will you fulfill major or minor requirements abroad, or take general education
courses?
Do you possess any skills in a foreign language? Would you like to improve or
learn a language?
What budget do you have for your travel abroad?
Do you prefer living with a host family, in an apartment, in a hotel, or in a
dorm?
Where do you want to go? Do you have a specific country in mind? Would
you prefer living in a busy city or quiet town?
Global Engineering Education
Application Deadlines (Study Abroad)
• Academic Year – March 1
• Fall – March 1
• Spring – May 1
– Some programs re-open with a later deadline of
September 15
– Apply by the May 1 deadline to be sure to get your first
choice
• Summer – February 1
– Other summer program deadlines may vary for non-Penn
State programs, and may be earlier or later
Global Engineering Education
Selecting a University
• Yes, you can graduate on time if you plan ahead and work
with your academic advisor
• Based on your priorities and interests, decide where to go
• We hope that you will take a few engineering courses, as well
as a few general education courses while you are abroad
• Many universities and programs to choose from
– 10 College of Engineering partner schools
– Other schools offer engineering courses
– Many other options through Education Abroad to take courses
towards a second major, minor, or general education requirements
Global Engineering Education
Semester Study Abroad Locations
• College of
Engineering
Partners
• Other Schools
offering
Engineering
Courses
• All Penn State
Education
Abroad
Programs
Global Engineering Education
Engineering Partners: Europe
• University of Southampton
– Southampton, United Kingdom
– AERSP, BIO E, C E, CMPEN, CMPSC,
E E, E SC, M E
• University of Navarra
– San Sebastian, Spain
– BIO E, E E, I E, M E
Global Engineering Education
Engineering Partners: Europe
• École Centrale Paris
– Paris, France
– CH E, C E, CMPEN, CMPSC, E E, I E,
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• Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
– Karlsruhe, Germany
– BIO E, CH E, C E, E E, I E, M E
Global Engineering Education
Engineering Partners: Asia and Pacific
• University of Auckland
– Auckland, New Zealand
– BIO E, CH E, C E, CMPEN, CMPSC, E E,
E SC, I E, M E
• Shanghai Jiao Tong University
– Shanghai, China
– M E, I E
• Tohoku University
– Sendai, Japan
– AERSP, BIO E, CH E, C E, CMPEN, CMPSC,
E E, E SC, M E
Global Engineering Education
Engineering Partners: Middle East
• Middle East Technical
University
– Ankara, Turkey
– AERSP, B E, CH E, C E,
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• Technion Institute of
Technology
– Haifa, Israel
– AERSP, BIO E, B E, CH E, C E,
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Global Engineering Education
EuroScholars Program
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The EuroScholars program is designed for advanced undergraduate students, looking for an
international research experience. The objectives of this program are to give students the challenge
of conducting original research at the cutting edge of human knowledge and promote interactions
with scholars through an immersion in the research environment. The following are participating
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University of Geneva, Switzerland
Ruprecht Karls Universität, Heidelberg, Germany
Leiden University, The Netherlands
Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy
University of Leuven, Belgium
University of Zurich, Switzerland
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, Munich, Germany
Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
Utrecht University, The Netherlands
Universiteit van Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Courses or Areas of Study: Students learn about scientific reasoning, research methods, theoretical
principles related to the research area, and scholarly communication. You will be part of an
international research group and conduct research under supervision of a professor. Projects are
available in Arts and Humanities, Performing Arts, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Mathematics,
Physics, Astronomy, Computer Science, Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, Law, Economics, Management,
Politics and Social Studies. By finalizing the results of your research project in an independent study
paper of publishable quality, you will also have improved their writing and presentation skills. You will
also take a course in language and culture during a European orientation program.
Global Engineering Education
Language Requirements
• Many study abroad programs offer courses taught in
English, even in non-English speaking countries
• Other programs offer language courses and/or
engineering courses taught in a language other than
English
• Language requirements for each program are listed
on the Education Abroad Program page
• Even if your courses will be taught in English, you
may want to take some language courses to prepare
for life outside the classroom
Global Engineering Education
When / Where for Semester Study
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Global Engineering Education
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Global Engineering Education
This Section Varies by Program, and Includes Additional
Information, such as:
• Information about the program or university
• Prerequisites
• Other Eligibility Requirements
Housing Options:
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Global Engineering Education
Costs for Study Abroad
• For ALL programs, you pay Penn State tuition, technology fee,
and Education Abroad fee (includes mandatory health
insurance)
• Other costs depend on program type, location, etc.
• Exchange programs tend to be less expensive than Direct
Enrollment or Third Party programs
– Direct Enrollment and Third Party usually have a Program Fee
– May differ for out of state students
• Airfare, housing, meals, visa, other fees, personal expenses,
etc. will vary by location
• See Budget Sheet for details about specific programs
Global Engineering Education
Education Abroad Resources:
“Finances”
• Education Abroad Scholarships, Funding Databases,
and Community Based Funding
• Student Aid
• Ways to Keep it Affordable
• Other Things to Consider that Affect Costs:
– Certain Programs have significant Program Fees
– Consider Cost of Living (Meals, Housing, Airfare)
– Look at Exchange Rates and make sure you are aware of
the value of the US dollar compared to local currency
Global Engineering Education
College of Engineering International Travel
Grant
• Priorities for Funding; Financial Need also considered
– Students planning to study abroad for a semester at one of the College of Engineering
partners
– Students who plan to study abroad for a semester through the Office of Education
Abroad and to take engineering courses while abroad.
– Students planning to participate in a College of Engineering summer program, shortterm program, or course with an international travel component.
– Students planning to study abroad for a semester through the Office of Education
Abroad, but who will not take engineering courses while abroad.
– Students who plan to participate in a summer program, short-term program, or course
with an international travel component offered through the Office of Education Abroad
but will not take engineering courses.
– Students who plan to participate in other programs abroad that are not offered through
Penn State, or who will not register for Penn State credits during their experience.
• Application online
Global Engineering Education
Program Application Acceptance
Criteria
• Theses criteria are considered in evaluating each student's Education
Abroad application:
– Meets minimum GPA for program
– Satisfies prerequisites (if applicable)
– Satisfies language requirements (if applicable)
– Meets minimum semester standing, according to credit hours earned
(ex. 2nd semester sophomore)
– Education Abroad application responses
– Academic recommendation(s)
– Program capacity
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You will not be accepted if you are on probation through the Office of Student
Conduct
You are evaluated as an individual. Requests to study with a friend(s) are not
considered.
Global Engineering Education
Requirements to Apply
• All applications require AT LEAST:
– PSU Education Abroad application
– Electronically signed Academic Release
– 1 Academic Recommendation
• Some programs have additional requirements
– May require additional recommendations, personal statement,
passport photos, language evaluations, and course selection forms
• Submit ALL materials by the deadline!
• All applications are online through the Office of Global
Programs
Global Engineering Education
How to Apply
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On EA website, click “Apply Now” for your chosen program
– You can only apply to ONE program at a time for each term/semester
Log-in with your Penn State account user ID and password
Select the appropriate term/semester (Fall/Academic Year/Summer/Spring).
Complete the Education Abroad Application Questionnaire.
Read, follow instructions, and provide your digital signature on any other
application documents that appear under the heading "Signature Documents."
Request the appropriate number of academic recommendations as listed within
your application (most programs require one; some require two).
Students applying to an IES, CIEE, Arcadia, Temple, or SFS program must apply
through the corresponding website in addition to the Penn State application by the
same deadline. Instructions can be found in the "Signature Documents" section.
Read and mark read any items listed under Learning Content.
Apply for relevant Education Abroad scholarships available within your program
application. Be sure to carefully read the eligibility requirements for each
scholarship.
Global Engineering Education
What to Expect on the Application
• Alternate Program Choices
– List up to 2 alternate programs
• Prerequisites and GPA
– Find this information on the EA program page
• Course Information
– Work with academic adviser to determine which courses are right for
you
• Find course listings on homepage for the program and university
• Refer to list of previously accredited courses on PSU program page
– List courses interested in taking at host institution; NOT BINDING, as
you will finalize course registration after accepted to program
– These are POTENTIAL courses for you to take while abroad
Global Engineering Education
What to Expect on the Application
• Additional questions, which focus on:
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Why you plan to study abroad
Why this program is right for you
Why you are a good candidate
Future academic and career goals
1-2 paragraph responses are acceptable
• Letter(s) of Recommendation
• Make sure you read all of the materials carefully and
complete all parts of the application
Global Engineering Education
Recommendations
• Must be academic; can be from a professor or academic
advisor
• Allow your recommender enough time to read and complete
your recommendation before deadline
• Most programs require one recommendation, but some
require 2 – online account will indicate number required
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Log in to your Education Abroad account/application
Click the “request electronic recommendation” link
Insert recommender’s PSU ID
Select the correct recommender and click “next”
Include a message in the first section of the request
Global Engineering Education
Grades
• All credits taken abroad will appear on your transcript
– Need to work with advisor to determine how they will be used to
meet degree requirements
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Pass/Fail is NOT an option for Penn State students
All grades on your transcript will be reported
All grades will factor into your GPA
Grade/Credit conversion
– Full-time registration at host institution = full-time course load at Penn
State
– Grade and credit conversion tables are in your EA program manuals
once you get accepted
Global Engineering Education
Scheduling
• Scheduling:
– Must take a full course load – based on institution abroad
– EA will schedule you for 15 credits of ED AB 000 for your
semester abroad
• Do NOT take a leave of absence
– When your overseas transcript is received, these credits
are replaced with actual courses and grades earned
• It varies by program, but generally you schedule
courses at your host institution as part of your onsite orientation program. Have several options for
courses in mind!
Global Engineering Education
Selecting Courses
• Look at past courses that have been evaluated
– Do not schedule courses from course equivalency list as this is only a
record of past courses and may change
• Look at the university’s course catalog to see what courses are
offered in the semester you plan to be abroad
– Be careful what semester courses are offered (Sem 1 & 2 may not be
FA & SP)
– May need to look at a similar semester (e.g. Spring 2012 course list to
get an idea what might be offered Spring 2013)
• Compare these courses to courses you need to take at PSU
• Consult with your academic advisor and discuss courses you
would like to take
– It is helpful if you go to your advisor with course descriptions
Global Engineering Education
Course Evaluations
• Department at Penn State that would teach the course here will
determine how that course will transfer (Dept Study Abroad
Advisors)
• For Engineering Courses that have NOT been evaluated, Course
Evaluation Form is linked from the Program Matrix website
– Can have departments evaluate courses in advance
• How course will transfer and how it can be used in your
major
– Find syllabus or detailed course description online
• General Education Courses (GA, GH, GS) are generally not a
problem as long as they are in the spirit of those course
requirements (look at description, NOT just title of course, and
compare to similar courses in the PSU course bulletin)
Global Engineering Education
Course Equivalency
• Course Equivalency process online through
Education Abroad (after you’re abroad)
– Will need to do this for each course
• Courses assigned Penn State course number
– May be a specific course number (e.g. M E 340)
– May be a generic course number (e.g. M E 499)
• May need to petition to fulfill requirements on
degree audit (e-Petition)
Global Engineering Education
Summer and Short-Term Programs
• Can go anywhere from first year through senior year
• Example Penn State Engineering Programs
– Cultural Impact on Engineering in China
– Engineering Design in Singapore, France, and Spain
– Architectural Engineering summer programs in Italy and
China
– Engineers Made in Germany summer program in Germany
– Automotive summer school in Germany
• Example Non-Penn State Programs
– University of New South Wales Energy Tomorrow program
in Australia
Global Engineering Education
Global Engineering Education
Cultural Impact on Engineering in
China
• Open to First-Year Students
• Credit for ENGR 118: Impact of Culture on Engineering in China
– Can be used as GS/IL
• May 11 – June 4, 2014
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This program is designed to give students an overview about the impact of history, culture,
and environment on engineering design structures and manufacturing in China. Students will
travel to Beijing, Chongqing, Yichang, Xian, Dalian, Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Hungshan and
be exposed to the concepts through on-site visits to the Great Wall in Beijing, the Three
Gorges Dam Project Site and the five-step ship locks in Yichang, the Terra Cotta Warriors and
Horses in Xian the Dongtan Eco-city Project in Shanghai, the longest bay bridge in the world
in Hangzhou, and many other projects at other locations.
Global Engineering Education
Summers By Design
• Open to First-Year students; Pre-requisite is EDSGN 100
• Nantes, France: May 18 – May 30, 2014
– EDSGN 200 - Introduction to Design Engineering
• Navarra, Spain: May 18 – May 30, 2014
– EDSGN 297 - Introduction to Design Engineering
• Singapore, Singapore: May 13 – May 31, 2014
– EDSGN 397
Global Engineering Education
Engineers Made in Germany
• Pforzheim, Germany at Hochschule Pforzheim University
• Focus on the Germany Automotive Industry
– Cultural Excursions (Heidelberg, Strasbough, Munich, Berlin, Black Forest & Lake
Constance)
– Company Visits (Mercedes Benz, Porsche, Audi, Daimler Museum, SAP, HUGO BOSS)
• Program courses (enroll in 9 credits):
– Production Management & Supply Chain Management (PSU course number I E
499)
– Lecture Series Engineering in Manufacturing (PSU course number I E 399)
– German language (PSU course number will depend on the level of language
that each student takes)
– IE students: technical elective and an engineering elective.
– M E students: engineering technical elective and a general technical elective.
Global Engineering Education
Courses with an International Travel
Component
• Can be entire course or portion of the course
• Search Education Abroad website for “Embedded” courses
• Common travel times are over Thanksgiving, Spring Break,
Winter Break, or early Summer
• A few engineering examples offered recently:
– ENGR 496: Independent Study in Engineering Leadership Topics
• Banjul, Gambia; Dakar, Senegal; Accra, Ghana; and Cotonou, Benin
– EDSGN 454: Humanitarian Engineering and Social Entrepreneurship
Field Experiences
• Makeni, Sierra Leone and Nyeri, Kenya
– ENGR 496A: International Leadership of Enterprise and Development
Practicum
• Budapest, Hungary
• Many non-engineering options as well
Global Engineering Education
Service Learning/Volunteer Abroad
• Programs through the Humanitarian Engineering and Social
Entrepreneurship program
• Student Groups
– Engineers Without Borders – projects in Sierra Leone
– Global Brigades – several chapters at Penn State
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Work/Research Abroad
• Methods to find a work abroad experience
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Engineering Career Week
Job postings on eCareer
Going Global online resource
Postings on company websites
Research connections through faculty
Personal networking
Combined study-work programs
Programs offered through organizations
or other universities (e.g. RISE, NanoJapan)
– Third party programs (e.g. CDS International,
Cultural Vistas, IES) – generally for a cost
Global Engineering Education
Work/Research Abroad
• Examples of Past International Job Postings on eCareer:
– Process/Product Development in Japan; Schott North America(nationwide, Japan)
– Internship with China University of Mining and Technology; International Programs in
Engineering(Beijing, China)
– Internship with Dalian Fuyou Group Enterprise Co.; International Programs in
Engineering(Dalian, China)
– Facilities Engineer; Chevron Corporation(Tengiz, Kazakhstan)
– NanoJapan International Research; NanoJapan(nationwide, Japan)
– RISE Internship; German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)(nationwide, Germany)
– RISE-Pro Internship; German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)(nationwide, Germany)
– UROP International Research; UROP (nationwide, Germany)
– Cultural Vista International Fellowship; Cultural Vista(nationwide, Multiple International
Locations)
– Cultural Vista Internships Abroad; Cultural Vista(nationwide, Multiple International
Locations)
Global Engineering Education
• Companies That Came to Fall Career Days 2013 Seeking New Hires in
Technical Majors for International Locations:
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Calfrac Well Services
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Carlson Software
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CB&I
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Cvent, Inc.
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Danaher Corporation
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ExxonMobil
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Fast Enterprises, LLC
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Flowserve Corporation
Foxconn Electronics, Inc.
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General Electric
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GKN plc
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Herren Associates
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Highmark Health Services
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Hyde Engineering + Consulting
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Ingersoll Rand
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Intel Corporation
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International Atomic Energy Agency/BNL –
ITT Corporation
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Medallia, Inc.
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National Oilwell Varco
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Naval Sea System Command
Oracle
ORAU
Peace Corps/City Year
Pennsy Supply
PMC Sierra
Red Frog Events
Repsol
Saint Gobain
TerraSim Inc.
U.S. Air Force
U.S. Department of State –
Bureau of Diplomatic Security
URS Corporation
– Check website in August for list of companies attending the 2014 Fall Career Days
– http://careerfairs.psu.edu/fall/
Global Engineering Education
Work/Research Abroad
• Companies That Came to Engineering Career Week 2014
Seeking New Hires in International Locations:
Global Engineering Education
Work/Research Abroad
• Companies That Came to Spring Career Days 2014 Seeking
New Hires in Technical Majors for International Locations:
– C.R. Bard
– Laird
– CB & I
– Manitowoc Company, Inc.
– Fast Enterprises, LLC
– MathWorks
– Foxconn Electronics, Inc. – MavenWire LLC
– Geo-Solutions Inc.
– USMC Officer Selection Team
– Gerdau
– Wal-mart Logistics
Global Engineering Education
Opportunities on Campus
Academic Programs
Beyond the Classroom
• International Engineering Minor
• International Student
• International Engineering
Groups, Engineering &
Certificate
University-Wide
• Second Major in Another
• International Engineering
Language or International Studies
Envoy, Buddy, & Mentor
Programs
• Minor/Courses in Another
Language or with Global Emphasis • Events, Activities, and Other
Programs
• Engineering Courses with
International Focus
• International Cultures (IL) Courses
Global Engineering Education
International Engineering Minor
• The International Engineering Minor is paired with any engineering
baccalaureate major at any campus in order to provide students
with an opportunity to learn about, and understand their profession
in a global context.
• It is designed to provide students with knowledge, language skills,
and experiences to help prepare them for a professional career that
is likely to include collaborations with professionals from various
parts of the world.
• The minor will help students understand the cross-cultural
communications challenges and the global arena in which their
profession is practiced.
• Students completing this minor will gain a competitive advantage
because they will be able to demonstrate a broader understanding
of the role of their profession and will have demonstrated their
ability to communicate across cultural lines.
Global Engineering Education
International Engineering Minor
• Requirements for the minor (C or better in all courses)
– ECON 333 (GS) : International Economics
– Demonstrate language skills in a currently spoken world
language other than English. Students must take a minimum of
6 credits in the same language, at a level determined by the
Language Placement Policy, and achieve a minimum of 12thcredit proficiency in that language. Transfer credits for language
courses taken prior to enrollment at Penn State may not be
used.
– Select 3 credits of Engineering/computer science courses with
significant international content from a program list or as
approved by the director of the program.
– Select 6 credits of 400-level engineering or computer science
courses, in consultation with departmental undergraduate
coordinator, to be taken abroad at an international institution
and taught by faculty at that institution.
Global Engineering Education
International Engineering Certificate
• The certificate is intended to recognize the completion of course work,
language study, and international experience that will contribute to the
attainment of a global perspective of engineering.
Global Engineering Education
International Cultures (IL) Courses
• http://www.engr.psu.edu/global/Students/IntlCulturesCourses.aspx
Global Engineering Education
International Student Groups
• http://www.clubs.psu.edu/
– 1024 Orgs at PSU!
– International/Multicultural
• 75 Orgs at PSU
• groups that provide an opportunity to increase campus
understanding of a specific nation and/or culture (s),
provide students with an avenue to explore and
celebrate their own cultural heritage and provide
programs and services designed to support students of
various cultural heritages at the University
– Check some of the other categories as well
Global Engineering Education
Prepare Yourself to be a Better
Candidate
• Apply for a Passport if you don’t already have one!
• Learn about another culture
– Participate in student groups with international focus
– International events on campus
– Take International Cultures (IL) courses
• Academic Preparation
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Take language courses
Take engineering courses with an international component
Perform well academically
Take ENGR 111, Introduction to Cross-Cultural Communication for
Engineers, the semester before you go abroad (self-paced, online
course through ANGEL)
• Gain work experience through an internship or co-op
Global Engineering Education
People To Help You Through This Process
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Open Office Hours (Students) – During Fall and Spring Semesters:
– International Engineering Envoys – Top Floor Kunkle Lounge (see website for hours)
– Education Abroad Peer Advisers – 426A Boucke (Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm)
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Appointments Needed/Preferred (Faculty/Staff):
– Kim Baran – Coordinator, Global Engineering Education – 204 Hammond
– Departmental Study Abroad Contacts – varies by department (see next slide)
– Education Abroad Advisers – 410 Boucke
Countries/Regions
Adviser
Italy, Greece, Croatia, and Sub-Saharan Africa. Temporary adviser for Latin
America and IES programs in Spain (Barcelona, Granada, Madrid,
Salamanca).
Kate Fox
Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and Eastern Europe.
Whitney Longnecker
France, Belgium, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Denmark, Sweden, and
the Netherlands.
Scott Runner
United Kingdom, Ireland, and the Middle East. Temporary adviser for
Portugal and non-IES programs in Spain (Alicante, Seville, Palma de
Mallorca, Navarra, Ronda, Valencia).
Whitney Strickler
Global Engineering Education
Departmental Study Abroad Contacts
Department
Study Abroad Contact
Aerospace Engineering
Robert Melton
Architectural Engineering
Moses Ling
Agricultural and Biological Engineering
Megan Marshall
Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering
Margaret Slattery
Chemical Engineering
Themis Matsoukas
Civil Engineering
Norm Folmar
Computer Science and Engineering
Lee Coraor
Electrical Engineering
David Salvia
Engineering Science
S. Ashok
Industrial Engineering
Jeya Chandra
Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering
Eric Marsh
Global Engineering Education
Education
Abroad Fair
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
11:00am – 4:00pm
HUB, Alumni Hall
Global Engineering Education
www.engr.psu.edu/global
[email protected]
International Engineering Envoys
Meet with the envoys to discuss Study Abroad,
Work Abroad, and On-Campus Globalization
Opportunities
Office Hours in Cubicle on Top Floor of Kunkle Lounge
See website for schedule in the Fall Semester
Global Engineering Education
Where
Will You
Go?
www.engr.psu.edu/global